Early yesterday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes targeting the Syrian coast.

The Syrian state news agency reported that "Israeli occupation forces targeted three sites in the countryside of Latakia and Tartus provinces." It was indicated that the strikes hit the vicinity of the villages of Zama and Burj Islam, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to three others in Zama.

In addition, the strikes also affected the area around the port of Tartus, causing material damages at the targeted sites.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that these strikes aimed at military positions and barracks in the Tartus and Latakia areas, although it did not report any military casualties.

Israel stated that these airstrikes were intended to "neutralize threats to maritime navigation and national security." According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces, the strikes targeted weapons storage facilities containing missiles in Latakia, which Israel perceives as a threat to maritime freedom.

The statement also noted the targeting of ground-to-air missile components in the Latakia region.

These airstrikes mark the first such action in Syria in nearly a month and come after Syria announced this month that indirect negotiations were taking place with Israel, which Israel confirmed, referring to them as 'direct negotiations.'

Syrian Information Minister Hamza Mustafa announced on Friday night the existence of indirect negotiations with Israel focused on the activation of the 1974 separation of forces agreement.

These statements have raised questions about the future dynamics between the two countries, especially in light of escalating security concerns.

The Syrian minister elaborated that the negotiations are being conducted through international mediators and aim to reinforce adherence to the agreement, which restricts military movements on both sides of the Golan Heights.

Some observers noted that this official announcement indicates a shift in Syrian rhetoric and suggests a willingness to engage with Israel in a broader political context that might involve de-escalation on the southern front.